The original vibrations of Lomé's sound, resonating within the studio space, an undercurrent pulsing within the walls, the floor, and the entire atmosphere. For the most authentic of frequencies to fully imbibe this third album, Peter Solo entrusted the rhythmic section to a Togolese bass and drum duo. This was also a way to put OTODI on the path of a more heavy funk sound, with frequent guest Roger Damawuzan's James Brown type of screams, and softens when making the way for strings. Snaking and undulating when a chorus of Togolese women takes over, guiding it towards a slow, hypnotic trance.

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'Apiafo' is a 12-track album, entirely recorded, mixed and mastered from old analogue tapes, and played with vintage instruments, recalling the sound of bands like Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou or El Rego! Peter Solo invited his uncle, Roger Damawuzan, famous pioneer of ... read more »

The original vibrations of Lomé's sound, resonating within the studio space, an undercurrent pulsing within the walls, the floor, and the entire atmosphere. For the most authentic of frequencies to fully imbibe this third album, Peter Solo entrusted the rhythmic ... read more »

This is a rare gem of a record from fantastic soul band The Soul Kids stemming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, including covers of James Brown & The Mighty Flames' hit singles 'Lickin Stick' (1968), 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag' (1965), Wilson Pickett's 'Hey Jude' ... read more »

BACK IN PRINT. These two tracks from the bass player of Nigerian '70s psych-funk outfit MonoMono (featuring the excellent Joni Haastrup!) remained unissued at the time that they were recorded at the RCA studio in 1974.

DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson is a duo comprising a French composer and an Afro-soul singer. This, their first album, is the fruit of an intense collaboration of many years, on stage and in the studio. The duo refers to its music as "Afropean songs". The ... read more »

Amazing Afro-beat album from a Fela Anikulapo Kuti disciple. A sublime spiritual and political session recorded at Phonogram studio (Lagos, Nigeria) in 1979, on 16 tracks. Also known as "King Bucknor", the famous Nigerian producer, arranger and singer delivered ... read more »